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![Jackie Clarke to judge Northland Showquest tonight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Jackie Clarke to judge Northland Showquest tonight
Five Northland Schools will battle it out in tonight's Showquest competition.
![Volunteer firefighters put to test at camp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Volunteer firefighters put to test at camp
Volunteer firefighters test themselves on scenarios around Whangārei at weekend camp.
![Anzac Theatre hosts classic film fest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Anzac Theatre hosts classic film fest
Great line-up of classic films on offer from today.
![Abstract artist Milan Mrkusich dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Abstract artist Milan Mrkusich dies
The painter Milan Mrkusich, who was a pioneer abstract artist in New Zealand, has died.
![What's on: Celebrate Matariki in Dargaville](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
What's on: Celebrate Matariki in Dargaville
Family event marks Matariki in Dargaville.
![What's happening in our region...](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
What's happening in our region...
Here's what's happening in Northland this weekend and through to Thursday next week.
![Big plans for school-lunch charity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Big plans for school-lunch charity
Food for Life programme wants to help more Northland students with school lunches.
![Run/walk: Linford, Akkeson take Dargaville titles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Run/walk: Linford, Akkeson take Dargaville titles
Harry Linford and Maria Akkeson were the victors in Dargaville.
![Man, 70, injured in bull attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Man, 70, injured in bull attack
A 70-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being attacked by a bull.
![Big crowd expected for fun run and walk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Big crowd expected for fun run and walk
Choice of 10.5km or 5km fun run/walk through town, along and over Northern Wairoa.
![Rock fisherman saved in extreme conditions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Rock fisherman saved in extreme conditions
Several weather-related incidents kept Northland emergency services busy at the weekend.
![More historic shipwrecks revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
More historic shipwrecks revealed
Shifting sands of Kaipara Harbour lift the veil on more maritime mysteries.
![Truckie's suit against Westpac goes ahead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Truckie's suit against Westpac goes ahead
Northlander sues Westpac over interest rate swap arrangement
![64 Northland firefighters raise $94K in Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
64 Northland firefighters raise $94K in Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge
Northland firefighters raise $94,000 for charity in Sky Tower challenge
![Kaipara news: Rates rise concerns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kaipara news: Rates rise concerns
Average rates increase of 9 per cent proposed for 2018/19 financial year in Kaipara.
![Man admits threatening 75yo fishery officer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Man admits threatening 75yo fishery officer
Seeing the fishery officer the next day, Engu said: 'I'll get someone to take you out'.
![Quit challenge to Northland smokers, who spend $147M annually on tobacco](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Quit challenge to Northland smokers, who spend $147M annually on tobacco
Quit challenge to Northland smokers, who spend $145 annually on tobacco.
![Mixed response to Budget from Whangārei folk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Mixed response to Budget from Whangārei folk
Community House co-ordinator hopes Budget will help peel away some layers of poverty.
![Ring Northland police and get Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Ring Northland police and get Auckland
Calls to Northland police stations will now be answered in Auckland.
![Young Dargaville gymnast to compete in the US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Young Dargaville gymnast to compete in the US
Twelve-year-old says she loves the fun of competing and overcoming all the challenges.
![What's On: events around Te Tai Tokerau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
What's On: events around Te Tai Tokerau
Trying to find something to do around Northland?
![Kaipara News: Giant lamb chop sighted in Dargaville](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kaipara News: Giant lamb chop sighted in Dargaville
Marty Shanahan, aka The Backyard Cook, is tasked with towing the colossal chop.